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Original Article

Changes in mood state following whole-body hyperthermia

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Pages 305-307 | Received 13 Jun 1991, Accepted 12 Dec 1991, Published online: 09 Jul 2009
 

Abstract

Mood states of cancer patients were assessed pre- and post-41·8°C whole-body hyperthermia using the Profile of Mood States questionnaire. Results demonstrated a statistically significant increase in fatigue associated with decreased vigour which returned to baseline values by 72 h. In contrast, a significant improvement in depression was evident through 72 h following treatment. The relationship of this result to earlier studies of WBH-induced β-endorphin is discussed.

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